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It’s not about keeping it real, or being true to the game – it’s about being true to Detroit’s Buff1. Buff will be touring Australia and New Zealand in late August / early September bringing that ‘Motor Music’ to a venue near you.
Ten years after Athletic Mic League (AML) came together as teenagers, the men that fill out its roster have spent over a decade writing and perfecting their lyrical skills, while working out the most satisfying stage performances opening for hip-hop’s elite acts. AML has shared the stage with Eminem, Mos Def, De La Soul, Dead Prez, Slum Village, Talib Kweli, Little Brother, and Ghostface Killah to name a few – always capturing the attention and respect of the large, often cynical audiences. Following the underground success of their own Lab Techs produced Jungle Gym Jungle in 2005 on Barak Records (Slum Village), the remaining six members approached Buff with a new plan: it was time to bring him to the forefront as a solo artist.
In 2007, Buff found critical acclaim with the release of his debut solo album Pure. Real Detroit Weekly crowned Buff1 “Best Solo Rap Artist of 2007.” Okayplayer gave Pure 4.5/5 afros, exclaiming “this album, my friends, is incredible…classic like thriller jackets.” With deafening buzz still ringing from the blog-o-sphere, just a year later he released his second solo effort. In 2008, There’s Only One appeared on the iTunes Store homepage during release week, on many year-end lists for best songs and albums, and received rave reviews from XXL, XLR8R, illRoots, Nah Right, 2 Dope Boyz, and amongst many others, URB Magazine, who selected Buff to stand among their annual “Next 100” in 2009. After spending much of 2009 on the road touring overseas and in the US including a 26-city run as direct support for Mayer Hawthorne’s “Lonely Hearts” tour, Buff released a collection of songs ( It’s A 1derful Life mixtape) for his fans as a free download over the holidays.
Currently, Buff is in the studio with DJ Rhettmatic (World Famous Beat Junkies) finishing up their collaborative project, Crown Royale. The duo just returned from a 10-city Spring 2010 European promo tour in support of the first single We Gotcha (available now on vinyl via Fat Beats) and forthcoming LP.
So whether rocking a party anthem, a political burner or soulful banger, or with a World Famous Beat Junkie, one thing is certain – Buff1 consistently delivers. If you think there’s another like Buff1 in the game, keep searching…“There’s Only One.”
TOUR DATES
Friday 27th August – Khuja Lounge, Auckland
Saturday 28th August – San Francisco Bathhouse, Wellington
Thursday 2nd September – The Esplanade, Melbourne
Saturday 4th September – Tone, Sydney